Thunderwolf mounts

[Bulldogging]

not sure I like the robo wolf thing...although interesting...it's Too 'cyber'...

 

If only it had a little more fur.

 

It seems to be the closest in shape though.

 

The Codex says Thunderwolves are closer to Rhinos than Wolves.

[Schertenleib]

not sure I like the robo wolf thing...although interesting...it's Too 'cyber'...

 

If only it had a little more fur.

 

It seems to be the closest in shape though.

 

The Codex says Thunderwolves are closer to Rhinos than Wolves.

 

Meaning close to the size of a Rhino Transport Tank.

[Bulldogging]

not sure I like the robo wolf thing...although interesting...it's Too 'cyber'...

 

If only it had a little more fur.

 

It seems to be the closest in shape though.

 

The Codex says Thunderwolves are closer to Rhinos than Wolves.

 

Meaning close to the size of a Rhino Transport Tank.

 

It specifically states it is referring to anatomy and favoring rhinoceroids(which isn't even a word as far as I know, but sounds like the writer meant some kind of rhinoish thing) over wolves. Not much about them in the codex sounds wolfish other than being a predator and having fur. It's teeth sound more like a sharks too with the way they work. Obviously I don't think they were referring to horns etc, but it sounds like they meant from a structural point of view. Large shoulders, thick neck. Not a typical wolf enlarged.

 

Doesn't sound like they are referring to a Rhino Tank , but anything is possible. Did a Game Dev correct the Codex? Mainly asking because I am very specific about my units being fluffy.

 

Thanks for any info

[CainTheHunter]

It specifically states it is referring to anatomy and favoring rhinoceroids(which isn't even a word as far as I know, but sounds like the writer meant some kind of rhinoish thing) over wolves. Not much about them in the codex sounds wolfish other than being a predator and having fur. It's teeth sound more like a sharks too with the way they work. Obviously I don't think they were referring to horns etc, but it sounds like they meant from a structural point of view. Large shoulders, thick neck. Not a typical wolf enlarged.

 

Doesn't sound like they are referring to a Rhino Tank , but anything is possible. Did a Game Dev correct the Codex? Mainly asking because I am very specific about my units being fluffy.

 

Thanks for any info :)

 

It has been always understood as the reference to Rhino APC in terms of height ;) But now, when I am reading the exact quote, it clearly refers to Terran rhinoceroids. And I can't remember what was the source for TWC being almost as tall as Rhino tanks.

[MrMcflaggerty]

Paulsons are the best if you ask me the russian ones are okay but Mr Dandys don't even look like wolves.

[Azatoth]

Allow me to add another option:

 

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/Azatoth/Miniatures/kaya-the-moonhunter-and-laris.png

 

Laris the model consists of two halves and costs 17.00 $ in the PP online shop. You will have have to add shipping though.

[Bulldogging]

Paulsons are the best if you ask me the russian ones are okay but Mr Dandys don't even look like wolves.

 

That seems to be the debate. Are they just big earth wolves or something more? I think Mr Dandy was trying to emulate Canis Wolfborns wolf, since it is the only official one we've seen. The description in the codex does not seem to fit Paulsons exactly either. Even beyond the anatomical descriptions comparing them to large beasts instead of large wolves, the codex specifies armor and cybernetic implants. I don't think we can quote the codex here, so the words list includes adamantium, pistons, blades, augmented, etc.

 

For fluff dependent people, GW and FW need to hurry up. :)

[kenzman]

Fangir is a thunderwolf so the Canis model is what GW sees thunderwolves as. Dont see why there is a question on what they look like. They are VERY wolf like in all the pics and Fangir is 100% giant wolf not hairy rhino.

[paulson games]

As I don't follow fluff too much I was kinda perplexed by "rhinoceroids" my first thought was the things that the warhammer fantasy orges ride. I guess those are actually Rhinox but they seemed simular at first glance. http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer/Warh...-CAVALRY-1.html

 

My impression was that the thunderwolves are their own creature, not really a giant wolf per say but something with a lupine/wolf like form. But there's not really any significant art to work from, and canis's wolf looks like some cybered up alley cat more than a wolf beast to me.

[Tyleesa]

I personally don't see too much wolfiness in Fangir. It's face is too flat for a wolf. If I'd have to compare Fangir to other canines, I'd say it looks like a rottweiler or a pug, very shaggy and on steroids. So all the other thunderwolf models on the market seem too wolfy to me. Only juggers with a bit of converting will do as a heavilly armored TW.

[Wamp]

Plastic model of beastwolf mount. :-)

http://urbis-russus.ucoz.ru/forum/20-330-1

 

http://s46.radikal.ru/i111/1010/d2/caebf9f376bat.jpg

 

http://s03.radikal.ru/i176/1010/90/1166d71785b2t.jpg

http://i074.radikal.ru/1010/5d/49b7fe072c57t.jpg

http://s48.radikal.ru/i120/1010/27/cfd7e4ea7551t.jpg

http://s003.radikal.ru/i202/1010/48/33e6910aa196t.jpg

http://s58.radikal.ru/i162/1010/a7/54ad4684ae0et.jpg

[Lord Ragnarok]

Remember , No selling or trading posts at the B&C.

 

Wamp if you want to advertise your models you may place your website info in your sig.

 

Any more requests or solicitations will result in warnings.

[HamHamLunchbox]

so far i havent seen any twc i like.

 

then i saw a horse with a goblin wolf head and made this:

 

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/bahamut2k/Foto1-4.jpg

 

first time a marine looks right in scale on a tw i think.

[wolfpack]

that's interesting...not sure about the hooves though...

[spikyjames]

Got my Mr Dandy ones all done.

 

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Wolves/002-1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Wolves/007.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Wolves/008.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Wolves/009.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Wolves/010.jpg

 

 

And my lord using the canis mini

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Wolves/003-2.jpg

 

Just need to find something to use as Fenrisian wolves now ^_^

 

James

[commander alexander]

so far i havent seen any twc i like.

 

then i saw a horse with a goblin wolf head and made this:

 

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/bahamut2k/Foto1-4.jpg

 

first time a marine looks right in scale on a tw i think.

 

Were did you get that goblin wolf head? Doesn't look like the ones out of the fantasy range...

[Sarapham]

Were did you get that goblin wolf head? Doesn't look like the ones out of the fantasy range...

 

 

It is from the "new" plastic chaos hounds i the fantasy range.

[Newobmij]

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z291/trogdoriangrey/thunderwolf.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z291/trogdoriangrey/thunderwolves3-1.jpg

These are the three I have fully painted right now.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z291/trogdoriangrey/thunderwolves.jpg

 

I'll still stand by using the Timber figure that comes with G.I. Joe Snake Eyes figures. There's a new one out now that has a somewhat poseable wolf. There is a mechanism where when you press the tail, the head moves. Here's what I do...

1), Remove the head. It is not glued on to the moving peg, so it just slides off. Take some sprue cutters and chop the peg off.

2), If you want any mechanical limbs, you can hack off some legs and replace them. Scratch building would be fine, but I had some old Heroscape Cyberwolves lying around

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z291/trogdoriangrey/cyberwolf.jpg

3), Take some space marine legs and carefully cut them apart at the hip joint. File down the inside of each leg. Use a small amount of greenstuff and reposition the legs together to fit onto the wolf's back.

4), Use greenstuff to add more fur to the wolf to cover up the seams where you added the cybernetic limbs. You can also bulk up some areas of the face for a more feral look.

5), Make a small round disc out of greenstuff and mold it onto the wolf's back as a saddle pelt. Use a knife to add in fur details and fray the edges. While the greenstuff is still workable, place the marine legs onto the saddle to make an impression. After about five minutes, remove the legs, making sure not to pull up any of the greenstuff with them

6), Use thin cut strips of electrical tape to make the bridle and harness straps which will hold shields and armor bits. Be sure to glue the seams of the E-tape together as the normal adhesive on the tape is not that strong and will come loose over time otherwise.

7), Either make some shields to cover the rear flanks of the wolf or build up some more straps to hold additional weapons or stowage. I like to roll up a length of 1/4" paper and add straps to make a folded tarp that's placed behind the marine. If the marine you are going to be using has an unhelmeted head, take a hemet and attach it to the back as well.

8), Paint the wolf body, head, and marine parts seperately before assembling.

9), Glue the wolf head on in a position that is to your liking. This is not done before the painting so the fur on the back of the head covers the bridle in some areas and makes it look more natural.

10), Glue The marine legs onto the saddle and finish building the rider. Attach the whole thing to a dreadnought sized base and you're done!

 

I hope this helps. I've built five of them using the new Snake Eyes figures that can be found nowadays. Got a Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf mount in the works as well. I'll update this post with the rest of them as they get finished.

[Spacefrisian]

so far i havent seen any twc i like.

 

then i saw a horse with a goblin wolf head and made this:

 

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/bahamut2k/Foto1-4.jpg

 

first time a marine looks right in scale on a tw i think.

 

 

But thats the exact same idea as using a horse for it and just swapping that horse head with a wolfhead.

[Grimtooth]

How about we not post our conversions in a thread set-up for thunderwolf models for purchase?

[Schertenleib]

How about we not post our conversions in a thread set-up for thunderwolf models for purchase?

 

 

:) I was wondering about that. :)

[Grimtooth]

How about we not post our conversions in a thread set-up for thunderwolf models for purchase?

 

 

;) I was wondering about that. <_<

 

They don't read the post and think just add whatever converted piece they have found as if it is available to anyone.

[Max_Dammit]

As long as they dont go in the first post :lol:

[Kenmichi]

so far i havent seen any twc i like.

 

then i saw a horse with a goblin wolf head and made this:

 

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/bahamut2k/Foto1-4.jpg

 

first time a marine looks right in scale on a tw i think.

 

A hooved wolf?

[Newobmij]

In a sense, everything posted in this thread so far is a conversion, since you have to modify the existing wolf with marine bits and a base to be usable anyway. You could still use the base Snake Eyes wolf straight out of the package as long as you had a marine with some biker legs to go on it.